My question is quite simple. I'm curious as to how to get some sail development going in the N20 class? The sailplan has basically been the same since for years now, while we watch out little brothers in the F18 class get all the improvements.
Now I know why this is, its quite apparent that the competition between not only manufacturers but also sailmakers in the F18 class drives sail tech refinement.
But how do we acheive this in a class that is NOT formula, and really has no other competition in the 20' market except the Tornado which is really in another price league?
Several Texan Nacra-20 sailors have also lamented the lack of sail development on this boat - on both jib, main and spin.
The most straightforward solution would be to propose the change to the Nacra Class Association, but it would contradict the first rule in their book:
Any questions regarding these Class Rules must be submitted in writing.
Please send questions to the International Nacra Class Association, at
1800 E. Borchard Avenue, Santa Ana, California 92705, USA.
Early models were referred to as NACRA Inter 17, 18 & 20.
1. OBJECT OF CLASS RULES
1. 1 The NACRA Class Catamarans are each a one-design
manufacturers class. The rules, official plans and specifications are
intended to ensure that the catamarans of these classes are, as nearly as
possible, the same in regards to shape, weight of hulls, daggerboards,
rudders, spars, sails, and that the equipment is simple, functional and
dependable. The ultimate intent is to encourage the use of only racing
tactics and sailing skill to increase boat speed.
